Tag: Durian

Durians are commonly associated with Southeast Asian cuisine, especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. L. L. Named in some regions as the “king of fruits”, the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and thorn-covered rind. Where is durian most popular? ThailandDurian is a Southeast Asian fruit that’s most popular […]

One of the easiest ways to tell if a durian is ripe is to hold it to your ear and shake it. The flesh of a ripened durian is soft, which allows the seeds to bang around inside the shell like a maracca filled with gak. If the seed is rattling around with no resistance, […]

Take a whiff along the lines of the durian, where the spikes run parallel. If you hardly smell anything or have to take a few sniffs, that means that the durian is unripe. If the fruit exudes an overpowering scent, that durian is probably overripe. What you want is a balance that is neither too […]

Due to the high demand and limited production volume, prices are becoming increasingly expensive. Now durian is sold based on weight and is no longer based on the amount. Why are durians so expensive now? Once the trees start to flower, farmers count the days until the fruits are ripe. Depending on the breed, this […]

Rinse them with vinegar. After washing your containers with hot water and dish soap, fill them with white vinegar and let them sit for at least three minutes to remove icky, lasting smells. Then, pour out the vinegar and wash again with soap and water. How do you neutralize the smell of durian? Place a […]

A key component of the durian smell are volatile sulfur compounds, or VSCs, which have been characterized as decaying, onion-like, rotten eggs, sulfury and fried shallots,” said geneticist Bin Tean Teh, deputy director of the National Cancer Center Singapore, co-leader of the study published in the journal Nature What does rotten durian smell like? “The […]

Durian can refer to the durian fruit, pulp (flesh) or tree. The durian fruit has a thick fibrous husk, covered by sharp spines or thorns. The flesh or pulp is creamy, white, yellow or golden yellow which is strongly flavored and sharply aromatic. How much pulp is in a durian? A typical durian fruit has […]

Be mindful if your durian smells sour or has a sour taste. If that’s the case, the fruit has likely gone bad and should be thrown away. How do you know if durian is bad? If it smells sour or has a sour taste, the durian fruit has likely gone bad and should be thrown […]

After licking your fingers good, you can rinse your hands with water running on the durian shell. While this might sound mythical and unreal, the water is able to remove that pungent durian smell, leaving a clean, earthy smell to your fingers. This may not surprise you as it is a tip passed down for […]

What”s the Story Behind It? According to Philippine legend, the durian wasn’t always so ugly and smelly. It’s said that the spiked fruit originated in Calinan, Mindanao, back when its islands were still ruled by kings. One such king was called Barom-Mai, and he ruled with an iron fist. What does durian symbolize? The Favorite […]

Most notable is the “King of Fruits” or durian. His Majesty’s consort, the “Queen of Fruits” is the beloved mangosteen. Thailand is the lead exporter of these two world-renown, rare delicacies. What fruit is the queen of fruits? The mangosteenThe mangosteen, also known as the “queen of fruits” is a tropical fruit which originated in […]

If the scent is fresh and reminiscent of green leaves, it is a sign that the durian flesh is sweet. If there is a slightly pungent smell, it could point to some bitterness in the flesh. If a durian does not emit a smell, it means that is unripe. If the aroma is too intense, […]

The smell is not like those artificial durian ice cream or those durian sweets. This is really nice and the smell is still strong even when it is in dried form. Freeze Dried Durian Musang King is imported into Brunei and Singapore so it must be of highest quality to do so. How do you […]

Rinse with mouthwash and lemon After eating the durian, gargle with mouthwash to kill the bacteria present in your mouth. This will help to get rid of the bad breath. Right after that, gargle with a glass of lemon water to remove the aftertaste of the durians. Does durian give you bad breath? According to […]

It is one of the most popular durian varieties that are used in ice creams, pastries and even cakes as well as other durian desserts. It is creamy, sticky, custardy and of course bitter. Generally, as the fruit gets riper, it becomes sweeter. However, MSW tastes the best when it’s slightly bitter. Why does my […]

‘Chanee’ durian takes 2 to 4 days to ripen after harvest, while ‘Monthong’ durian takes 4 to 6 days, depending on maturity. Fruit at 85% maturity, based upon days from anthesis and rind characteristics, ripen to excellent quality in less than 1 week at 28 to 31°C (82.4 to 87.8°F). How can I ripen durian […]

Only India and Pakistan hail the Mango as King of Fruit, even though mangoes are widely grown all over the world. In regions with long exposure to both mango and durian, like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, the people still give the title of King to the durian and not the mango. Which fruit is […]

Is durian healthy for babies? Yes. Durian is loaded with fiber to support a healthy gut and energy-producing carbohydrates and B-vitamins, including folate. Can a 1 year old eat durian? Parents should avoid giving durian to babies until they are 2-3 years old. You could introduce durian into your child’s diet starting at the age […]

When can babies eat durian? Durian may be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. Can toddler eat durian? Parents should avoid giving durian to babies until they are 2-3 years old. You could introduce durian into your child’s diet starting at the age […]

Turns out, durian stinks because of it’s genetics. As pointed out in a 2017 study published in Nature Genetics, one particularly odorous type of durian, the Musang King, which hails from Malaysia, has 46,000 genes in its full sequence and traces its heritage back some 65 million years to the cacao plant. Why do some […]